Happy National Crayon Day!

Happy National Crayon Day!

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Plans are underway for EIR 2020/2021!

Plans are underway for EIR 2020/2021!

We’re already planning ahead for September 2020! Every September marks the start of a new Engineer-in-Residence program year. But that means that we are busy NOW getting ready. As we ramp to to recruit new schools and engineers for the program, we figured now...
Clearing the Drawing Board

Clearing the Drawing Board

What is innovation? By definition, it’s the process of creating, designing or coming up with something new… this could be a method, product, idea, etc. Elon Musk is known for his innovative thinking and out of the ordinary designs and technologies that have brought...
Engineering on TV

Engineering on TV

Engineering is everywhere! Even at home with you while you’re watching TV. We recently shared some great ways to incorporate STEM at home. For those times when you need to just plop yourself in front of the TV… watch one of these! Apollo 13 Back to the Future Big Bang...
What makes you a better engineer?

What makes you a better engineer?

We try to be the best that we can be. And that means something different for everyone. Engineers….problem solvers….often feel a sense of responsibility. For human safety, comfort and health. Same goes for the environment and communities. Now, more than...
STEM at home

STEM at home

With kids across the country at home right now, there has been a surge of information circulating about STEM resources you can access from home. We think this is pretty neat for a few reasons. First, the world is seeing accessibility in a whole new way! We hope there...